Vancouver Island
This three-pronged business (craft shop upstairs, bookstore below decks) is Port Hardy's local hub, dispatching the best coffee north of Campbell River…
Must-see restaurants in British Columbia & The Canadian Rockies
Whistler
Pemberton's favorite dining hangout, this rustic, red-walled gem is often animated with chatter of the I-really-love-this-pizza crowd. The elevated…
Victoria
There are several bakeries on this stretch of Fort St, but the Crust jumps out at you first. Maybe it's the deliciousness of the aromas, or the delicate…
Tofino
It’s hard not to love a restaurant whose name is short for 'sophisticated bohemian,' a label that might have been invented with Tofino in mind. Once a…
Vancouver Island
The sole exponent of Ucluelet's food-truck scene is far superior to many bricks-and-mortar seafood restaurants. Specializing in fresh-shucked regional…
Banff Town
If you're searching for an inexpensive snack or a relatively guilt-free sugary treat, make a beeline for Banff's best bakery, where you'll find cheesecake…
Victoria
On the waterfront boardwalk at the foot of Broughton St, this freight-container takeout shack serves fresh-made, finger-licking sustainable seafood…
British Columbia
This casual dining favorite has the town's best patio plus a great menu of tweaked classics and seasonal specials – with a strong focus on BC ingredients…
Vancouver Island
Hit this historic, antler-studded saloon for a pub-grub dinner while you flick through a copy of glossy local magazine CV Collective. There are a dozen or…
Vancouver Island
Showing how far Ucluelet's dining scene has elevated itself in recent years, this lovely candlelit room would easily be at home in Tofino. The ever…
Vancouver Island
Any local will tell you to cancel your other dinner plans and head straight here. You'll find an intimate, candlelit dining room little bigger than a…
Whistler
A gondola-accessed restaurant high up on Blackcomb Mountain where a swish menu is served to diners dressed in ski gear, Christine's is the best place to…
Vancouver
One of Vancouver's hottest vegetarian restaurants – hence the sometimes long wait for tables – the Acorn is ideal for those craving something more…
Whistler
As soon as you know you're coming to Whistler, call for a reservation at this hot little Creekside eatery, largely a local residents' domain. Taking a…
Lake Louise
With a bona fide Swiss chef (Hans Sauter) in the kitchen, this cute-as-a-button 24-seat wood-paneled stübli is the perfect reward after a chilly day on…
Vancouver Island
Great service and pub grub push this regular-looking neighborhood bar to the top of the Port Hardy dine-out tree. Sporty's (as everyone calls it) offers…
Edmonton
An unexpected summoning up of the Big Easy in the frozen north, this retro diner – complete with red vinyl chairs, chrome kitchen tables and a jukebox –…
British Columbia
It's worth making Jo's your first stop after the ferry, so good is the food, service and ambience, especially if you're in the mood for brunch when the…
Chateau Lake Louise Fairview Dining Room
Lake Louise
File it under 'part of the experience.' Rarely will you get afternoon tea served up with these kinds of views. The Chateau Lake Louise's expensive British…
Edmonton
A plush oasis in a converted brick building downtown, this restaurant is a comfortable, bustling place where you'll want to linger over the amazing wine…
Whistler
The Function Junction outpost of this Whistler bakery legend is the go-to among locals keen to bypass the line-ups at the larger village store. The same…
Vancouver
It's easy to dismiss this unassuming cafe while strolling along Burrard, but that would be a huge mistake. Instead, nip inside and check out a menu of…
Edmonton
A Strathcona institution, this artsy, cool vegetarian-vegan haunt is a meat-free zone that has taken a page out of San Francisco's book: it makes…
Calgary
Satisfying meat cravings for 15 years, this deli's mahogany interior and vintage signs are from the Palace of Eats, a Stephen Ave institution from 1918 to…
Victoria
A huge, aquamarine-painted satellite of Vancouver's popular and authentic Mexican joint, this ultra-friendly spot specializes in offering a wide array of…
Calgary
Looking more authentic than themed, this classic, no-nonsense 1950s diner serves all-day breakfasts, burgers and milkshakes. Squeeze into a booth, grab a…
Calgary
It's true: you could miss this small oasis tucked along a busy street and that would be a shame. Inside this trendy gastro haven, an acclaimed chef…
Vancouver
Like a 1950s neighborhood cafe in Rome, this handsome little hidden gem looks like it's been here for decades. But it's a new addition to this quiet…
Banff Town
This casual bar serves up tapas with heavy Asian and Mediterranean influences – or 'Mediterrasian,' as it calls it. The small but creative plates might…
Tofino
This low-ceilinged designer 'shed' has kept expanding over the years, but has never lost its welcoming locals' hangout feel. The perfect spot to grab…
Edmonton
This bistro serves fresh salads, wraps, panini and pasta, but its risottos are the coup. Mornings bring breakfast pizzas and crepes with fillings like elk…
Victoria
Don't miss the smoky, coconutty chowder at this tiny Indian- and French-influenced seafood restaurant, but make sure you add a tartine open-faced sandwich…
Vancouver Island
In an immaculately restored 1906 heritage building, the ever-changing seasonal menu here fuses local ingredients with subtle European influences. For…
Vancouver Island
Occupying a decommissioned wooden church, this smashing fry-joint serves cod, salmon and halibut in three different styles (beer-battered recommended),…
Tofino
One of BC's most celebrated food trucks, Tacofino serves the best fish tacos in the region from a disheveled metallic machine with the Virgin of Guadalupe…
Whistler
Making good use of an old train station, this is Pemberton's most cherished coffee stop and French-style bakery where you can supplement the caffeine with…
Calgary
This hybrid cafe-bar, which alters its personality depending on the clientele and the time of day, is a thoughtful, community-led business. The crux of…
Banff Town
With rib eye in citrus-rosemary butter and peppercorn New York strip loin on the menu, Saltlik is clearly no plain-Jane steakhouse knocking out flavorless…
Edmonton
Three Boars is part of the burgeoning farm-to-table food movement, using local suppliers to create gourmet food. It specializes in small plates, fine…
Whistler
On the edge of Creekside and accessible just off Hwy 99, the menu at this locals' favorite includes highlights such as venison tenderloin and duck two…
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